January 2nd, 202011449Options Day Service supports adults with physical and learning difficulties and the members were thrilled to crown Dale Sugden as ‘Member of the Year’ at the annual Awards ceremony which took place at Redworth Hall Hotel in December.
Options, delivered by the Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP) in Newton Aycliffe, seeks to promote...
January 2nd, 202001756Following the sad news that Ron Hogg, Police, Crime and Victims’ Commissioner for Co Durham and Darlington, lost his battle with Motor Neurone Disease on 17th December, arrangements are being made for Ron’s funeral.
The funeral service will be held to celebrate Ron’s life on Tuesday, January 7, at Durham Cathedral from 11am. The...
January 2nd, 202001497Managers and small-business owners across the Tees Valley are coming together to share their expertise, thanks to a new initiative spun out of a successful leadership programme.
Teesside University has established a Leading Growth Alumni network to bring together former participants in its leadership and management programmes, for a...
January 2nd, 202001324Greenfield students have been supporting the community in a number of ways recently.
Students and their families have been raising funds for charity, providing food for local appeals and contributing to national initiatives to make a difference in Newton Aycliffe and Shildon.
Staff and students invited elderly members of the...
January 1st, 202001333Over 120 students from 17 secondary schools across County Durham are embarking on a challenge to come up with business ideas that will protect the planet.
Future Business Magnates, now running for its 15th year, will see school teams of year 8 pupils working closely with local businesses to develop, create and present business...
December 31st, 201902824Woodham Performing Arts Academy were delighted to welcome former student, Ryan Metcalfe, back to the school to deliver a session to current students.
As a student at Woodham, Ryan was involved in the different performing arts opportunities that the school offered and has gone to have a very successful career in the world of...
December 30th, 201901510Shildon 2, Newton Aycliffe 0
By Dave Strickland
Newton Aycliffe lost 2-0 in the Boxing Day derby away at Shildon.
They were without leading goalscorer Dean Thexton and his absence reduced their threat up front, as they failed to score for the first time in sixteen games.
Aycliffe started the brighter of the two sides, with...
December 20th, 201902484Woodham Academy students were paired up with local employers to take part in the school’s annual Apprenticeship Awareness Challenge.
The competition forms part of Woodham Academy’s extensive programme of careers guidance and support.
Teams from every tutor group in Year 9 worked with a partner organisation, including 3M,...
December 19th, 201912788Residents can receive a helping hand with their Christmas clear-out thanks to a free tree collection service.
Durham County Council are offering to pick up real Christmas trees for residents who book with the free service.
Bookings for real tree collections can be made from now, until Sunday 12 January. The trees will be collected...
December 19th, 201903677Santa Claus is coming to town!
Great Aycliffe Town Council have finalised the big fella’s traditional route around Newton Aycliffe on Christmas Eve.
There are 14 routes, so residents should check the times carefully for their areas.
The 14 routes are:
Route 1 – Travellers Green, Aycliffe Village and School...
